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Korea Herald
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Weichai Power Launches Singapore's First 100% Biodiesel Research Harbour Ship
SINGAPORE, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The President 100, a 16-metre harbour ship powered entirely by 100% biodiesel (B100), was officially launched in Singapore. The vessel is equipped with two Weichai WP13C450-18BF marine engines and two CCFJ20J-W5BF generator sets, providing the core propulsion system for this milestone project. Jointly developed by Weichai, the China Classification Society (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University's Marine Energy and Sustainable Development Centre (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine, the launch marks the start of full-scale operational testing for B100 marine fuel in real-world conditions. Built by local shipyard Pinnacle Marine, President 100 will undergo a 1,000-hour continuous trial in Singapore's port waters. The trial aims to assess B100's long-term performance, emissions, and reliability — providing critical data for the development of future refueling, storage, and operational standards. As one of the key clean-energy solutions in maritime decarbonization, B100 biodiesel offers an immediate pathway toward net-zero operations. Weichai's high-efficiency marine power systems optimized for B100 not only reduce emissions, but also set a benchmark for the global shipping industry's green transformation. This project is expected to serve as a reference model for Singapore's maritime energy transition and contribute to establishing industry-wide standards for biodiesel-powered vessels.
Malaysian Reserve
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Weichai Power Launches Singapore's First 100% Biodiesel Research Harbour Ship
SINGAPORE, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The President 100, a 16-metre harbour ship powered entirely by 100% biodiesel (B100), was officially launched in Singapore. The vessel is equipped with two Weichai WP13C450-18BF marine engines and two CCFJ20J-W5BF generator sets, providing the core propulsion system for this milestone project. Jointly developed by Weichai, the China Classification Society (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University's Marine Energy and Sustainable Development Centre (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine, the launch marks the start of full-scale operational testing for B100 marine fuel in real-world conditions. Built by local shipyard Pinnacle Marine, President 100 will undergo a 1,000-hour continuous trial in Singapore's port waters. The trial aims to assess B100's long-term performance, emissions, and reliability — providing critical data for the development of future refueling, storage, and operational standards. As one of the key clean-energy solutions in maritime decarbonization, B100 biodiesel offers an immediate pathway toward net-zero operations. Weichai's high-efficiency marine power systems optimized for B100 not only reduce emissions, but also set a benchmark for the global shipping industry's green transformation. This project is expected to serve as a reference model for Singapore's maritime energy transition and contribute to establishing industry-wide standards for biodiesel-powered vessels.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Weichai Power Launches Singapore's First 100% Biodiesel Research Harbour Ship
SINGAPORE, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The President 100, a 16-metre harbour ship powered entirely by 100% biodiesel (B100), was officially launched in Singapore. The vessel is equipped with two Weichai WP13C450-18BF marine engines and two CCFJ20J-W5BF generator sets, providing the core propulsion system for this milestone project. Jointly developed by Weichai, the China Classification Society (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University's Marine Energy and Sustainable Development Centre (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine, the launch marks the start of full-scale operational testing for B100 marine fuel in real-world conditions. Built by local shipyard Pinnacle Marine, President 100 will undergo a 1,000-hour continuous trial in Singapore's port waters. The trial aims to assess B100's long-term performance, emissions, and reliability — providing critical data for the development of future refueling, storage, and operational standards. As one of the key clean-energy solutions in maritime decarbonization, B100 biodiesel offers an immediate pathway toward net-zero operations. Weichai's high-efficiency marine power systems optimized for B100 not only reduce emissions, but also set a benchmark for the global shipping industry's green transformation. This project is expected to serve as a reference model for Singapore's maritime energy transition and contribute to establishing industry-wide standards for biodiesel-powered vessels. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Weichai Power Co.,Ltd Sign in to access your portfolio
Korea Herald
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Weichai's high-end marine power has been deeply cultivating the Southeast Asian maritime market
MANILA, Philippines, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In the booming maritime market of Southeast Asia, Weichai has won widespread recognition in the Philippine and surrounding markets with its strong technical strength and innovation capabilities, demonstrating its firm determination and strong strength to deeply cultivate the maritime market in this region. At the 2025 Philippine International Maritime & Ship Exhibition, Weichai made a grand debut with a series of high-end marine power products, attracting numerous professional visitors to stop and negotiate. Weichai's 12WH17 high-end medium-speed marine engine and 6F21 high-end boat engine are known as the "star products" in the Southeast Asian market. The 12WH17 medium-speed marine engine inherits technical advantages such as "high-strength vermicular iron body, international top-grade components, and Weichai's independent ECU electronic control system". With a fuel injection pressure as high as 2,200 bar, it is specially designed for inshore transport ships, engineering vessels, and passenger-fishing boats. It has achieved another upgrade in reliability, energy efficiency, and intelligence, fully meeting the complex navigation needs of various ships. The 6F21 high-end marine engine is adapted to the needs of high-end boats. Relying on Weichai's high-pressure common rail electronic control system, it not only achieves high-power output but also balances silent and environmental protection features, demonstrating industry-leading quality and setting a new power benchmark for the high-end yacht market. In addition, as an important supporting product for marine engine maintenance, Weichai genuine marine engine oil can meet the high-standard requirements of engines for lubrication and reliability in extreme environments, helping customers achieve the benefit expectation of "longer service life after purchase". The complete product ecosystem provides users with all-round protection. Relying on a product matrix with full-range coverage, wide applications, energy conservation and environmental protection, as well as an efficient service system, Weichai has built a "one-stop" marine power solution. This development model driven by dual wheels of technological innovation and service networks is accelerating its expansion in the Philippine and surrounding maritime markets. In the future, Weichai will continue to enhance its product promotion and localized operation capabilities, leverage its green and energy-saving advantages to assist the local shipbuilding industry in upgrading, inject high-quality, efficient and green sustainable power into the Southeast Asian shipbuilding industry, and further consolidate its leading position in the regional maritime market.
Korea Herald
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Asia-Pacific Marine Engine Leader Weichai Launches Premium WH17 Marine Power, Earning Recognition from Korean Customers
SEOUL, South Korea, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading brand in the marine engine market in the Asia-Pacific region, Weichai continues to strengthen its strategic presence in the Korean market. In recent years, it has successfully launched the WH17 series—a new generation of premium marine power solutions. With outstanding performance and cutting-edge technology, this product line has rapidly gained recognition from key customers in Korea's seaweed farming and fisheries sectors. "In the demanding operational environment around Mokpo, where tidal changes are drastic, the WH17 engine has demonstrated exceptional adaptability and reliability, along with outstanding fuel economy," said a manager from a seaweed farming company in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province. Weichai Group, as a globally leading multinational industrial equipment conglomerate, has achieved a significant milestone with the WH17 series, which represents the culmination of seven years of advanced R&D at Weichai. Covering a power range from 1,000 to 3,200 horsepower, it has undergone over 10,000 hours of rigorous bench tests and accumulated more than 1 million hours of sea trials. Specifically optimized for Korea's complex maritime conditions, it delivers exceptionally stable and robust power output even in rough seas with high waves and strong currents. At the same time, it achieves industry-leading fuel efficiency, significantly reducing customers' operating costs. Leveraging its well-established local service network in Korea, Weichai is actively expanding the success of the WH17 series into more demanding vessel segments, such as transport vessels, engineering ships, and passenger ships. This move further solidifies its position as the Asia-Pacific leader in marine power solutions.
